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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 333.48 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 333.48 and 119.56 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 333.48 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/333.48 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 333.48 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 39,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,870.87/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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